Chapter 183 Time Has Passed

Chapter 183 Times Have Changed

Five years.

The rain hadn't stopped yet.

The alarm clock rang, and a gentle, clear female voice came from the phone.

"Jiang Wang, remember to eat, and eat less sweets, or you'll have no teeth when you get old."

His voice was soft and gentle, a rare display of nagging, which gave it a rather ordinary feel.

That one voice message played repeatedly.

Jiang Wang always used it as an alarm clock.

He opened his eyes, and sunlight streamed in through the gap in the half-open curtains, illuminating his profile like a soft glow.

With the familiar voice still lingering in his ears, Jiang Wang almost thought that Si Yuan was right beside him on his pillow.

He was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.

Then he reached out and gently pressed the screen off with his fingertips before slowly sitting up.

Five years is enough time for a person to go from impetuous to calm.

Jiang Wang got up and went downstairs, his movements unhurried and deliberate.

I skillfully boiled a cup of milk, added some honey, and only after drinking it did I feel my stomach warm up.

Suddenly, the sound of a key turning came from the doorway, followed by a "bang" as a small figure rushed in like a whirlwind.

The little girl in the floral dress hugged Jiang Wang's leg and called out in her childish voice, "Uncle!"

Jiang Wang lowered his head, his brow furrowing. "You've run off alone again. Be careful your mom doesn't cause trouble for your dad again."

Zheng Yiyi tilted her little face up and said confidently, "My dad is happy even when he gets hit. When my mom slaps him, all he smells is the fragrance!"

Jiang Wang was amused by her and reached out to rub the top of her head. "You're only three and a half years old, how come you're so quick-witted?"

"I want to go to the beach, but my dad won't let me. Uncle, please take me!" Zheng Yiyi shook his hand, her eyes sparkling.

Jiang Wang was silent for a moment, as if the words "seaside" had gently pierced his heart.

He lowered his eyes and smiled, "I'm sensitive to the sea, I can't go."

Zheng Yiyi pouted, clearly unconvinced. "I don't believe you! Mom showed me pictures of you surfing in Hawaii, you looked so cool! Teach me!"

Jiang Wang chuckled and said in a low voice, "That was when I was young."

“You’re still very young, only twenty-seven.” Zheng Yiyi blinked her big, round eyes, her tone as certain as if stating an undeniable fact.

Her uncle is handsome and young, and she loves it when he goes to her parent-teacher conferences. All the other kids are so envious.

Jiang Wang reached out and ruffled her hair, a tender look appearing in his eyes: "But your uncle doesn't play those games anymore."

Before he could finish speaking, the phone on the table suddenly vibrated. The name "Jiang Shu" appeared on the screen.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Yiyi immediately reached out her small hand to press the phone button, shaking her head vigorously, "Don't answer! I don't want to go home!"

Jiang Wang glanced at her helplessly, but in the end, he couldn't persuade the little one. "Then you can tell your mother yourself."

Zheng Yiyi immediately grabbed her phone and ran to the side, tiptoed into the corner of the sofa, and whispered, "Mom... um... about that method you mentioned... will I really be able to have a younger aunt?"

Jiang Wang didn't hear what Jiang Shu said on the other end of the phone, but he saw Zheng Yiyi suddenly smile like a cat that had stolen candy.

After a moment, her eyes crinkled into a smile, "Okay, okay! I promise I'll complete the mission!"

She hung up the phone, turned around, and said to Jiang Wang with a mysterious look, "Uncle, let's go to Nancheng! I heard the sea there is so beautiful!"

Jiang Wang's heart skipped a beat.

South City.

Haicheng.

Memories from five years ago flooded back like a tide; he could almost smell the chilly, gloomy atmosphere of the spring rain on the day Si Yuan left.

Perhaps Si Yuan and Song Yan have been together for a long time.

Over the years, there has been no news about her in Haicheng.

I heard that Song Yan is doing quite well there, and I often see him in the news. However, the North and South are not close, and their business dealings do not interfere with each other, so the two of them have never met.

It seems that only I am still living in the past.

Some of it is really unnecessary.

There was a press conference scheduled for next week, and his assistant was originally supposed to attend in his place, but he simply changed his schedule.

It's been a long time since I've given myself a break, so taking a rest is a good idea.

Besides, Nancheng is so big, with so many people, it's impossible to just happen to run into her.

Even if we did meet, she would probably avoid me.

Jiang Wang chuckled softly, a hint of self-mockery in his laughter.

"Okay." He nodded. "Let's go to the south of the city."

Zheng Yiyi immediately cheered and skipped off to pack her little schoolbag.

I've finally completed the task Mom gave me!

Zheng Yiyi had always heard that she had a very beautiful aunt, but she had never met her since she was born. She was a little worried that if her uncle never had a aunt, who would inherit his estate when he died?

She still has to inherit from her mother and father, but she can't bear too much.

If she finds her aunt and has a son, her life will be much easier.

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Si Yuan came out of the company with two design drafts in his hand. He had been busy working on these models for the past few days.

She rarely draws anymore; most of the design work is done by her subordinates. She only takes on large-scale landscape model building projects, especially the kind of work that allows her to calm down and forget about time.

She designed a wedding venue that went viral in Nancheng a couple of years ago.

Her phone vibrated in her bag. She answered it; it was Song Yan.

"Next month is Xiaozhou's birthday. I've booked a banquet hall. Remember to come."

His voice was as gentle as ever.

Si Yuan hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat distantly, "No need, I'll keep Xiao Zhou company by myself."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before Song Yan said in a low voice, "I'm his uncle, don't overthink it. The child likes me very much too."

Five years ago, she left Haicheng with her unborn child and traveled all the way to Nancheng.

It's like escaping, and also like self-exile.

It's inevitable to feel lonely when you're alone, but it wasn't until a few months later that I learned Song Yan had also come to Nancheng.

He also became Xiaozhou's uncle in name only.

Si Yuan opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything to refuse. "We'll see when the time comes."

After hanging up the phone, she got into the car.

This is the peak tourist season in the southern part of the city, and there are a lot of cars on the streets.

She recently took on the aquarium landscaping project for the Culture and Tourism Bureau, and is going to check on the progress today, so she's taking Si Xingzhou with her.

"Mom, are there dolphins in the aquarium?" came the clear voice of a little boy from the back seat.

Si Yuan glanced at him through the rearview mirror, her expression softening. "Yes, there are many fish you've never seen before."

"Will they bite people?" Si Xingzhou asked, tilting his head.

"No, they're very well-behaved." She smiled and started the car.

Sunlight streamed through the car window, falling on her profile, making her look quiet and serene.

In five years, Si Yuan has changed a lot.

People from the past probably wouldn't recognize her.

She completely...changed her style.

She loves wearing red, has red lips, and has slightly wavy hair; she possesses a vibrant and passionate beauty.

After becoming a mother, her figure became more voluptuous and shapely, completely unlike the innocent and pure image she once had.

As for the little boy in the back seat...

The four-year-old boy had exceptionally beautiful features, with bright, clear eyes and a straight nose. He looked like a child straight out of a painting, and even at this age, his handsomeness was undeniable.

"Mom, was that Uncle calling just now?"

Si Yuan was stunned for a moment, not expecting the little guy to be so smart, able to guess it even through the car.

"yes."

Will my uncle come with us to the aquarium?